Welcome, parents and families. Through their experiences as CAP cadets, young people develop into responsible citizens and become tomorrow's aerospace leaders. CAP is the volunteer, nonprofit auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Its three missions are to develop its cadets, educate Americans on the importance of aviation and space, and perform life-saving, humanitarian missions.
Leadership Training: a thoughtful approach to problem solving & practical skills for leading in a diverse world
Aerospace Education: familiarity with aerospace sciences and cyber, plus awareness of career options
Fitness Education: lifelong habit of regular exercise and a commitment to a drug-free lifestyle
Character Education: a personal code of honor and the moral reasoning skills to make tough decisions
97% “CAP has been a turning point in my life.”
96% “I’ve started to think more about my future because of CAP.”
87% “I do things at CAP I can’t do anywhere else.”
82% “I earn As & Bs at school”
81% “I am interested in a military career.”
76% “I am interested in an aviation career.”
65% “I am interested in a STEM career.”
95% “My cadet has become better at taking feedback.”
92% “As a parent, I’ve seen improvements in my cadet’s overall attitude.”
78% “As a parent, my cadet’s performance at school has improved.”
For a visual overview of the CAP Cadet Program, please watch our Cadet Life video.
For details about the Cadet Program, please see our Parents' Guide.
